Trump Defends Qatari Jet Gift and Rallies GOP on Second Amendment Ahead of Midterms

President Trump defends accepting a luxury jet from Qatar while campaigning for GOP candidates, warning voters that gun rights are at risk this November.

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October 15, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Kalispell, Montana — President Donald Trump utilized a Western campaign tour this Wednesday to bolster Republican candidates, framing the upcoming November midterm elections as a critical defense of Second Amendment rights.

During a rally in Montana, the president warned supporters that gun ownership protections would be under siege should Democrats secure control of Congress. He contrasted the records of Republican hopefuls, who hold high ratings from the National Rifle Association, against Democratic opponents he labeled as extreme.

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Earlier in the day, while visiting Bullhead City, Arizona, Trump addressed controversy surrounding his use of a luxury 747 jet gifted by the Qatari royal family. Defending the acquisition, he remarked that when offered such a gift, the only appropriate response is to say thank you.

The president’s Western swing, which included a stop in Alaska on Tuesday, serves as a strategic push to maintain GOP momentum. As the party navigates shifting electoral landscapes, Trump continues to emphasize his personal projects and presidential trappings alongside his broader political agenda.

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)

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